Distracted drivers endanger all of us: Readers React

Ever watch the other drivers while sitting at a red light? It's easier to try and count the ones who do not have a phone up to their ears. Just about all of us are guilty of doing it at one time or another. While the conversation itself is probably no more distracting than talking to someone in the back seat, you still have only one hand free to control the vehicle.

What really scares me are those who look down at their phones while driving. I've seen drivers run stop signs and stop lights, and one time I saw a pizza delivery driver almost go up on the curb while looking down at something. Who knows if they're texting, checking emails, commenting on Facebook or dialing. We just need to put the phones down.

- Dan Graveen

Driver's education classes spend a lot of time on this issue. It comes down to common sense, minimizing distractions and family guidance. Hands-free devices are an option to minimize the one-handed driving but skill level, road and traffic conditions all are considerations in the risk of talking and driving.

A city law is silly considering we have county, state, and city roads in and through our community.

- Doug Diny

Don't we already have laws against distracted driving? The issue is not whether someone is using a cellphone in a car, but whether the person is distracted from driving.

- William Meyer

Some people seem to think their cellphone ringing is in command of their life. At least turn your ringer off. You don't even need to know you're getting a text or call while driving. The world will not end if you can't be reached 24/7.

- Keetha Broyles, @KeethaB, via Twitter

I just ignore (phone calls while driving). Not hard to do. Ban 'em!

- Chris Plant, @ChristosArboris, via Twitter

After being almost hit several times by people who were chatting on their phones and not paying attention, I back this ban 100 percent. If it comes down to you wanting to chat with someone, save it for later or get a wireless headset, but don't put my life and my child's life at risk.

- Cassi J. Chamberlain

Let's fix the issues brought forth in the city survey, starting with high taxes. Cellphone use was not an issue that will help Wausau return to its former beauty. By the way, I don't have a cellphone.

- Ellen Sue Janikowski

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Distracted drivers endanger all of us: Readers React

Ever watch the other drivers while sitting at a red light? It's easier to try and count the ones who do not have a phone up to their ears. Just about all of us are guilty of doing it at one time or

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